After a lunch with burgers and
salad, we drifted out to the Peace River for the annual Freedom Swim.

Linda, Sherry and Becca

The first wave of swimmers

Fishermans Village

about 3:30

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Linda, Sherry and Becca

The Military Heritage Museum
arranged a private party for 400 of their most loyal supporters on the roof
of the Herald Court parking garage to watch fireworks. Occasionally,
attendees wear Red, White or Blue for the event.

Judy, Michele, Linda and Kim

Steve and Larry

Rufus and Judy

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Judy, Michele, Linda and Kim

We saw it coming, but held
confidence that the storm would pass to the North. It didn't.
Plastic table covers handed out just before the rain served multiple
purposes.

Interesting cloud formation

Rita trying to keep dry in the wind

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Interesting cloud formation

The rain stopped, at least it
slowed to a drizzle, in time for the fireworks.

Punta Gorda Wildlife

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Punta Gorda Wildlife

When the fireworks finished, we
wondered if Tim and Rosanne had been rained out at the Slip Not. Nope,
they would be playing until eleven.